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I think it is a combination of the sets and the players

The sets are very specific. There are adaptations off it, but they are very specific. For example, last year our typical set as we crosses half-court was to pass into Mutts or Basile at the top of the key. Pedulla would then relocate to the left side of the court. He would get a pass back OR the ball would go to Cattoor coming up the opposite wing. The post would pass out and occasionally go to the 3 (Collins) in the corner or something like that, sometimes we would see a drive or a shot, but for the most part, we see some over-dribbling and then a pass back to Pedulla or Cattoor or something. We would pass into Mutts or Kidd and they would try to post up to score or pass to the perimeter. If it went to someone like Collins, he might draw a defender and kick it to Pedulla or Cattoor. The player side of it is ... our PGs tend to having scoring mentality. Pedulla shoots a lot, drives alot, looks to score a lot. Last year, it was almost too much and got him into troublesome situations where he forced it at times, and not because he had to play minutes or there was pressure to score. Cattoor was a 2nd shooting option who probably should have gotten the blal more often last year but...Pedulla.. Collins as the main 3 right now doesn't help himself by having a clunky 3-pt shot and an exaggerated back and forth dribble tendency that leads him nowhere. But others like Alleyne in the past could get shots. Basketball becomes a zero-sum game: the more that Pedulla/Cattoor shots, the less that others do. So shots for people not named Pedulla, Cattoor, and Kidd are going to be limited. That is why when we see a 3-5 pt night from Beran or Nickel, we think they suck. Sure, if they are 1-for-6. But when they are 3-for-4 and got 7 pts (Beran in the first half against USC - he might not have been 3-for-4), we think he isn't contributing. But right now, with each passing year that Pedulla becomes more experienced, he has to find a balance between always looking for his own shot and getting others involved. The team won't REALLY be good until we are "carried" less by Pedulla and we have greater distribution of the scoring load. May not address your question, but we are not going to have a reliable 4th scoring option until we try to have a reliable 4th scoring option.
Posted: 11/13/2023 at 12:18 PM ET
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Question for the basketball gurus.
hokiees 11/12/23 05:39 PM ET
Not sure you're right about less production at the '5'.
MidloHokie 11/14/23 08:40 AM ET
It looked like CMY may be in early on addressing the 3 position
NC Hoke 11/14/23 06:58 PM ET
It’s a personnel thing, we haven’t had good enough players there
soflahokie 11/13/23 02:54 PM ET
I think it is a combination of the sets and the players
VAHokie89 11/13/23 12:18 PM ET
good post.**
goodbadugly 11/13/23 01:06 PM ET
^^^THIS^^^.**
seacain 11/13/23 09:59 PM ET
Not a guru, but I did think about staying at a Holiday Inn once
1980VT 11/13/23 08:39 AM ET
Hoping Collins can fill that roll eventually. Oh, BTW, did you ever decide
ancient alien 2018 11/13/23 08:02 PM ET
I think this is correct
Woody 11/13/23 11:59 AM ET
Guess that was the role Rice would have filled.**
EDGEMAN 11/13/23 11:47 AM ET
Collins not doing much so far this year **
Durham Hokie 11/13/23 07:59 AM ET
Maybe give him a few more games. Maybe he'll come around by Xmas.**
ancient alien 2018 11/13/23 08:03 PM ET
I hope so. It would be a big help.**
Durham Hokie 11/14/23 08:26 AM ET
You mean, thru 1 game, right? **
Lancelot Link 11/13/23 11:44 AM ET
2 games **
Durham Hokie 11/13/23 02:26 PM ET
Expecting more from Maddox
N2VT2 11/12/23 05:54 PM ET
This is way in the past…
BeachGobbler 11/14/23 11:27 AM ET
Maybe if you understood what was going on in his family you’d
GreenvilleVT 11/14/23 09:23 AM ET
Delete your account
HokiesACC2004 11/14/23 06:57 AM ET
Not Cool! there were extenuating circumstances.**
vtbball80 11/13/23 06:08 PM ET
U should expec more from U!!! Ignorance is no excuse.**
Hokeedokee 11/13/23 04:27 PM ET
You really should delete this post. **
Hokiestud 11/13/23 12:30 PM ET
Really sick, childish post!!**
ancient alien 2018 11/12/23 11:13 PM ET
Kick a kid when he had family issues, very mature**
HokieJamie 11/12/23 09:00 PM ET
Cheap shot.**
GalaxHokie 11/12/23 08:01 PM ET
Do you even know what happened last year really. He had family issues
StautonHokie 11/12/23 06:20 PM ET
yep a serious medical situation with one of his parents
ShockWaveVT 11/12/23 07:20 PM ET
Ok but "quitter" has a connotation to it.
Hokie622 11/14/23 11:13 AM ET